The lead-in episode of WWE NXT set to air on October 22, 2024, ahead of NXT Halloween Havoc is shaping up to be an action-packed spectacle. The line-up planned for the evening includes two tag team matches and will be illuminated by a special guest star presence, hinting at more surprises to come.
Luca Crusifino has challenged Oba Femi for a match in the upcoming WWE NXT episode, although it hasn’t been officially confirmed. Femi is slated to battle Tony D’Angelo in the Tables, Ladders, and Scares match for the NXT North American Championship at Halloween Havoc. Crusifino’s challenge to Femi in the upcoming episode serves as both a warm-up for Femi, and an opportunity for Crusifino to wear down Femi before the title match.
Viewers will want to keep an eye out for the confrontation between Tatum Paxley and Jaida Parker, a follow-up to their recent backstage verbal tussle. Parker had interrupted Paxley during an interview, causing a ruckus.
Andre Chase is likely to face Ridge Holland, following Chase’s comeback this week where he interrupted Holland’s beatdown on Riley Osborne post their match. However, this matchup is awaiting official confirmation.
Coming off their recent encounters, Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson of Meta-Four are on the card to take on Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane of Damage CTRL, also known as The Sky Pirates.
The women’s tag team roster will see Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer in action next week against two members from Fatal Influence who are yet to be named. Vaquer and Giulia had thrown down a challenge to Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez for a tag team match at Halloween Havoc. The match was given the go-ahead by Ava, leaving Fatal Influence upset as they’re still seeking their chance at the NXT Women’s North American Championship.
On a different note, Cole Custer, the NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion, will be making a special appearance. The specifics of his role and the reason for his appearance are yet to be announced, but his presence is confirmed.
Here’s a rundown of the planned card for next week’s WWE NXT episode:
– Guest appearance by Cole Custer
– Damage CTRL’s Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane vs. Meta-Four’s Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend
– Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer vs. two unconfirmed members of Fatal Influence
– A potential match between Oba Femi and Luca Crusifino
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